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Overview of US Environment, Health, and Safety Regulations

WEBThis course is intended for those individuals new to the practice of hazard communication and is an introduction to, and an overview of, the relevant US Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and the legislation behind them. Participants will be provided with a general understanding of major US federal and state regulations …

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Health Hazard Determination & Risk Assessment

WEBHealth Hazard Determination & Risk Assessment. View Brochure — Course available September 18, 2022. Description: This course is designed to be an overview of the principles of health hazard determination and risk assessment as they relate to hazard communication. An emphasis is placed on the scientific and regulatory requirements for

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Are your HMIS® ratingsaligned with the HCS …

WEBThe hazard assessment and rating portion of the HMIS® 4th Edition have been aligned with the labeling requirements of HCS 2012 via “The Comparison Tables”. These tables are designed to provide the user a simple means of converting GHS/HCS 2012 classifications to HMIS® ratings for Health, Flammability and Physical Hazards.

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Classification and Labeling

WEBThe “signal word” is “a word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used in the HCS are ‘Danger’ and ‘Warning.’. Danger is used for the more severe hazards while ‘warning’ is used for the less severe.”. A “hazard statement” is

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Hazard Communication Information Sheet

WEBHazard Communication Information Sheet reflecting the US OSHA Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

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Fact Sheet on Globally Harmonized System for Classification …

WEBAnother Employer optional labeling system mentioned in the HCS (Appendix C.3 to Section 1910.1200) is a Supplemental labeling system. Although there may be others, including those applicable at the state level, two

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Respiratory Sensitization April 2017

WEBUnder the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace and workers have rights. OSHA can help answer questions or concerns from

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Pictograms October 2017

WEBUnder HCS or ‘HazCom’, a pictogram is an image within a frame (border) of a specified shape and color that is intended to convey a concept, be easily recognized, and be applied uniformly. Eight pictograms are designated under the HCS for application to unique hazard categories. The ‘symbol’ or ‘artwork’ for six of these eight

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Aspiration Hazard November 2020

WEB(b) If it is a hydrocarbon and has a kinematic viscosity ≤ 20.5 mm. 2/ s, measured at 40° C. Note: Examples of substances included in Category 1 are certain hydrocarbons, turpentine and pine oil.

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Carcinogenicity March 2017

WEBImportant considerations in classifying a substance as a Carcinogen: The information in this section is based on §1910.1200 Appendix A (Health Hazard Criteria) and Appendix F (Guidance

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Reproductive Toxicity March 2017

WEBImportant considerations in classifying a substance as a reproductive toxin: Classification as a reproductive toxicant applies to those chemicals that have an intrinsic ability to produce an adverse effect

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Skin Corrosion Irritation Final 2018-03

WEBCorrosive reactions are typified by ulcers, bleeding, bloody scabs, and, by the end of the observation period at 14 days, by discoloration due to blanching of the skin, complete areas of alopecia (hair loss), and scars. Skin irritation Mean value of ≥2.3 ≤4.0 for erythema/eschar or for edema in at least 2 of 3 tested animals from gradings

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Germ Cell Mutagenicity March 2017

WEBA germ cell mutagen is a chemical that may cause mutations in the germ cells of humans that can be transmitted to the progeny. A mutation is defined as a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material in a cell.

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Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Update

WEBInformal Hearing for the HCS Rulemaking. OSHA held an informal hearing from September 21thru September 23, 2021. OSHA received 33 requests of notice to appear (NOITA) Twenty eight organizations or individuals presented comments at the hearing. Hearing was presided over by an Adjuvant Law Judge.

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Regulation of Cleaning Products in Canada

WEBCanadian authorities also regulate the concentration of phosphorous allowed in cleaning products. (Phosphorus Concentration Regulations, SOR/2009-178).3 Phosphorus limits in cleaning products are as. follows: Household laundry detergents: 0.5%. Commercial and industrial laundry detergents: 2.2%. Household dishwashing compounds (including hand

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Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure March 2017

WEBNote: The specific target organ/organ system that has been primarily affected by the classified substance shall be identified, where possible, and where this is not possible, the substance shall be identified as a general toxicant.

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Eye Damage Irritation Final 2018-03

WEBAn eye irritant is considered mildly irritating to eyes (Category 2B) when the effects listed for Category 2A above are fully reversible within 7 days of observation. Table 2 shows some of the label elements for Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation. The precautionary statements are not included due to space limitations of this information sheet.

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